Explain how the skeletal system is more than just bones/bone tissue. (2 marks) Solution Skeletal system = The body is supported within or around by ahard framework called skeleton skeleton system does not consists bones or bone tissues IT is made from number of bones , joints ,tendons . ligaments ,diaphysis, Epiphysis , Human skeleton is of 2 types 1] Axial skeleton = Consists of 80 bones consists of skull, vertebral column , thoracic cage Skull- formed by 28 bones verte. column- consists of 33 small ring like vertebrae called vertebae thoracic cage= consists of 12 pairs of ribs & sternum 2] Appendicular skeleton = consists of 126 bones consists of bones of girdle & limbs Joints = A place where 2 or more bones articulated to one another called as joints Diaphysis= Shaft of long bone containing a canal filled with yellow bone marrow Ligaments = fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone Osteoblast= Are principle bone building cells Peristomeum= Dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones except joints Tendons = Are tough inelastic tissue that attaches muscles to bones.